Does the U.S. Need a National Strategy for Intl. Education?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:19:26 -0500

***reposted from the Dept of Education***

UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar Series

Does the U.S. Need a National Strategy for International Education?

David L. Di Maria

Senior International Officer & Associate Vice Provost for International Education, UMBC

February 7, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | UC310 | UMBC Main Campus

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The UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar series kicks off the spring semester with a presentation by Dr. David L. Di Maria, Senior International Officer and Associate Vice Provost for International Education at UMBC. Most major destination countries for international students have national strategies for international education. In this presentation, Dr. Di Maria will describe the global policy landscape, the current push to develop a national strategy for the U.S. as well as reasons for and against such an initiative.

All members of the department, partners/collaborators, and students/faculty from other departments and institutions are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided by the department.

Please RSVP by completing this form by February 5th:

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